Here's hoping you didn't have anything else planned for your weekend, as Nintendo has announced a surprise Super Mario Galaxy Movie Nintendo Direct for this coming Sunday.
A weekend Nintendo Direct is pretty much unheard of, but the company will hold one this Sunday, January 25 at 6am Pacific time / 9am Eastern / 2pm UK time, to reveal new details of its upcoming animated movie sequel.
Back in November, the movie was the focus of another dedicated Nintendo Direct that confirmed the film will introduce Rosalina to the big screen, voiced by Marvel star Brie Larson. Another new addition to the animated ensemble will be Bowser Jr., here voiced by Benny Safdie.
That Direct opened with the first-ever full trailer for the film, which you can watch just above. The movie was revealed to begin with Bowser still trapped by the Mario brothers, as seen in the previous Super Mario Bros. Movie. However, Bowser Jr. soon appears — keen to set his beloved papa free.
Safdie and Larson will be joined by the returning cast from the first movie: Chris Pratt as Mario, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Charlie Day as Luigi, Jack Black as Bowser, Keegan-Michael Key as Toad, and Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek.
Previously, we've heard word that the movie will feature some Nintendo characters that "are really deep cuts", and fans have speculated that its plot may finally confirm a long-held theory around Peach and Rosalina's origins. Lastly, back in November, Minions animation studio Illumination said it was just "weeks away" from completing its work on the film, ahead of its theatrical release on April 3, 2026 in the US and April 24 in Japan.
What else does Nintendo have left to reveal? Join us on Sunday to find out.
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